LIVE. NO-Sochaux: the Crocodiles got off to a good start in the match and must be more incisive in the Sochaux camp

Bennedine et les Nîmois tenteront de dépasser les Sochaliens ce vendredi soir. Midi Libre – MiKAEL ANISSET

Au stade des Antonins, Nîmes Olympique accueille le FC Sochaux Montbéliard lors de la 8e journée de National, ce vendredi 4 octobre à 19 h 30.

Nîmes must confirm its current form with the reception of Sochaux. After a victory against Versailles (1-0) then a draw in Villefranche (0-0), the Crocos (10th, 8 points) gave themselves some breathing room in this National championship which is always very tight. Against the Lionceaux (8th, 8 points but one game in hand), NO has the opportunity to continue this good performance.

Finding offensive efficiency

To achieve a result tonight, Adil Hermach's players will have to maintain their defensive solidity (2 clean sheets in the last 2 matches) but will especially have to be more decisive in attack (only 5 goals in 7 matches, three of which for Abdeldjelil alone).

For this match, the Nîmes staff has brought back a good part of the Villefranche team. Picouleau, who is returning from injury, finds a starting place, as does Diouf in defense and Bouaoune in midfield, who respectively replace Marcel (injured), Diouf (suspended) and Camara (coach's choice).

A match to follow live with commentary here: